Living Car Free - For Those Who Don't Think You Can Bike In Winter
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Cosmoline
02-27-08, 03:21 PM
There's a bunch of people racing on the FRICKING IDITAROD TRAIL right now.
http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/alaska_ultra_home_page.html
so quit your complaining and RIDE.
http://www.alaskaultrasport.com/assets/Eric%20and%20Lou%20from%20the%20air.jpg
Sixty Fiver
03-06-08, 02:01 PM
All you need to do is to pop over to the winter cycling forum.
Those folks are nuts.
:D
I suppose the presence of wolves is a good motivator for speed. :D
Bdaisies
03-06-08, 02:15 PM
Those people on that trail don't have to worry about SUVs and bad drivers that go too fast and don't leave you a lot of room on slushy streets. :(
rockmom
03-06-08, 02:33 PM
Sorry. My vascular system isn't up to it. :)
Bikedued
03-09-08, 08:16 PM
Cold sucks! One of my favorite sayings that I made up, hehe.,,,,BD
WonderMonkey
03-09-08, 08:28 PM
I don't mind biking during Winter when there is a good base of snow. When it is half snow half concrete then you get into danger-ville. And the town drunk is me.
Cosmoline
03-11-08, 01:02 PM
I've been cycling around Anchorage all winter, and if I can do it anyone can. Just get good studs on the mountain bike.
roseskunk
03-12-08, 12:03 AM
that's just sick. in a good way.
I've been cycling around Anchorage all winter, and if I can do it anyone can. Just get good studs on the mountain bike.
You are an inspiration! :)
As for me, 52 years old, had a heart attack 7 years ago, lifelong obese couch potato....and I biked to work every day of the last several winters in Michigan.
(Also on a MTB with studs...3 studs....the 2 tires and me):D
heywood
03-15-08, 01:50 AM
My dad had a heart attack three years younger than me now. I've been riding for around 7 years and my heart doesn't even work hard. He was an avid driver never got out of the car. I count biking & walking and semi-car free for this. My doctor hates me because I drink & smoke and i'm healthier than her 5 years younger than me. Guess cancer is my big worry but heck I'm having fun :)
That picture is awsome! Thanks... Oh yea, I try to ride through the winter..just hate having to clean the bike every other week..
... Oh yea, I try to ride through the winter..just hate having to clean the bike every other week..
Better than cleaning ice off the car windows three times a day! :)